Food Truth vs Food Marketing
Brown rice, jaggery, superfoods — separating truth from marketing.
Knowledge Articles
Myth: Brown Rice is Always Healthier Than White Rice
Brown rice has more fibre but also more arsenic. Parboiled white rice is often the better daily choice.
Myth: Organic Food is More Nutritious
Organic reduces pesticide exposure but doesn't consistently have higher nutrient content. The honest data.
Myth: Jaggery is a Healthy Sugar
GI 84, 70% sucrose, same calories as white sugar. Better than white sugar, not a health food.
Myth: Juice Cleanses Detox Your Body
Your liver and kidneys detox continuously. Juice cleanses have no scientific basis.
Myth: Adults Should Not Drink Milk
Lactose intolerance ≠ milk allergy. A2 milk is well-tolerated by most Indian adults.
Myth: Superfoods Will Transform Your Health
No single food is magic. A diverse Indian thali is nutritionally superior to any "superfood" powder.
Myth: Microwave Destroys Nutrients
Microwaving preserves more nutrients than boiling due to shorter cooking time.
Myth: Ghee Causes Heart Disease
1–2 tsp/day within a balanced diet is not associated with increased cardiovascular risk.
Myth: Soaked Almonds Are Significantly Better
Soaking reduces tannins but the nutrition difference is minimal. Both are equally good sources.